Each of the four models — a sail AJ1, university red AJ1, black tweed AJ3 and red tweed AJ3 — feature the script “AWOK,” something that’s all too familiar, or maybe not, to Anna’s colleagues. “When Anna Wintour gives her approval for editorial or creative, she simply writes ‘AWOK,’ which stands for ‘Anna Wintour Okay,’” reads the accompanying press release. “The Vogue editor-in-chief teamed up with Jordan Brand to put this approval stamp on two iconic silhouettes for the ultimate co-sign.”

Additionally, the AJ1 pairs feature ultra-soft leather uppers with bold metallic zippers and an “Edited by Vogue” Nike Air tag and the “AWOK” signature on the sole and tongue. The AJ3 models however come constructed with a tweed encasing and glimmering black heels, a nod to Anna’s signature Chanel tweed suits and sunglasses (Nike has yet to provide a full set of photos for the AJ3). All come in a premium box with two suede dust bags.

The AJ1 “High Zip AWOK” will be available on July 21 at Hirshleifers, Kith, Nordstrom x Nike and North America Jumpman stores (306 Yonge in Toronto and 32 South State in Chicago) as well as on SNKRS app on July 23 in North America. The AJ3 “AWOK” will be available September 7.

Variety

Role: Design

• I am passionate about Footwear Graphics and Design. My works range across Apparel, Accessories and Illustration including typography, patterns, photo manipulations, technical line drawings, color matching, digital color matching, merchandising design assortments, prototype creations and technical packages for end to end retail product. Here is a snapshot of some of those works.

Objective: Develops exciting and innovative footwear options under the direction of Senior Leadership and Creative Director also including but not limited to VP’s for cross functional groups and partnerships from inception through final offering.

Responsibilities also include original narrative, color blocking strategies, working with Material and Color Designers and creating quick-turn design solutions. These coincide with Project Management, Brand Marketing, Product Development and Inline strategies to focus on solutions for market success while adhering to calendar timelines.

Air Jordan 4 "Singles Day"

Lebron James 25K

Objective: Celebrate LeBron James, via NIKEiD, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 25,000 points by creating a narrative and custom graphic. Lebron James made history on November 2, 2015. The NIKEiD LEBRON 25K carries a custom graphic inspired by James’s professional journey that brings his story to life via the following elements:

- Lion representing the spirit animal for victory- Carnations and orange blossoms symbolizing birth and growth with native flowers from where James has played- Dolomite stone, which can be found throughout Ohio- Industrial smoke referencing the state's industrious, hardworking spirit- Light bands for the positivity and energy generated from family, friends and teammates

MAMBA DAY

Role: Product Graphic Design

Objective: To create accurate and timely footwear production specifications celebrating the retirement of Kobe Bryant. Under the direction of Johnathan Johnson Griffen, responsibilities included filling in for Designer Amin Zahiry while paternity leave, prototype creation, merchandising color assortments and digital color matching.

The record breaking release was is best known as Mamba Day. The numeric graphic illustrated by Craig Wheat is referred at the Stats.

BURNSIDE KNIVES

Objective: To create a knife & tool company that caters to outdoor enthusiasts and working professionals both Serving and civilian.

I started Burnside Knives with my wife Lyndsay Maderis in 2015. The company was founded on the belief that there is room for a small business to compete in a mature market. The company's trademark motto reads YOUR KNIFE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU®

Together we manage all aspects of the business. Together we believe in good design, sterling customer service, product reliability and tool innovation.

Burnside Knives LLC is members of The American Knife & Tool Institute.

THAIRAPY PDX

Role: Art Direction & Construction Project Management

Photographer: Cris Straud

Objective: To design both brand & retail narrative for ThairapyPDX owned and operated by Lyndsay Maderis. Helping my wife bring her vision to life was amazing. Therapy PDX provides salon services, beauty coaching and aesthetic medicine in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon.

PORTLAND TIMBERS

Role: Art Direction & Product Graphic Design

Objective: To create an capsule collection for the Portland Timbers soccer fan with elevated apparel and accessories. This collection features Timber's Forward Darlington Nagbe.

EXTRA BUTTER

Role: Product Graphic Design

Objective: To create a narrative & footwear graphics inspired by nautical seascapes and the life that inhabits it. Boasting with rare species, this Extra Butter collaboration features a leopard shark printed neoprene upper, glow in the dark accents and illustrative aquatic scene on the sockliner.

LADY FOOTLOCKER

Pensole Footwear Design Academy

Role: Student

Objective: Research then create a new & exciting category of footwear currently not provided by assigned footwear brand. Then reveal consumer insights, reasons why this new category is relevant, points of inspiration, sketches, considerations of color & material along with final rendering and presentation.

NEW ERA CAP

Role: Product Design

Objective: To create concepts for the clients shown in conjunction with production design services including one-on-one briefs, tech-packs, color-ups, generating samples and final hand off to developers for production.